Site Manager

Compass Schools; Newton-with-Scales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is seeking a proactive School Site Manager to safeguard and maintain our new site, ensuring safety, cleanliness and compliance for pupils, staff and visitors.

Based at a refurbished former church and presbytery, the role covers 37.5 hours per week with flexibility for evenings, weekends and emergencies as required. You will play a key role in creating a secure, welcoming learning environment from day one.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in building maintenance, caretaking or facilities work.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs safely and competently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexible, trustworthy and a child-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance (basic carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Conduct routine inspections and respond promptly to maintenance issues.
• Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety and water hygiene checks.
• Maintain external areas such as playgrounds, paths and car parks.
• Assist with site security, opening/closing procedures and emergency responses.
• Log completed works and assist with audits and inspections.
• Provide support for school activities and liaise courteously with staff, pupils and visitors.

Skills

Building maintenance

Caretaking

Facilities management

Health and safety

Communication

Job description

About The Role

Closing date: Thursday 12th November 2026

Interview date: First Stage (10 minute online conversation) - w/c 23rd November 2026

Final Stage - w/c 30th November 2026

Start date: Monday 4th January 2027

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

This is the expectation and commitment. And we'd like you to be part of it.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and reliable School Site Manager to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring our school building, grounds and facilities are safe, well-maintained, and compliant - creating a secure and positive environment for all of our pupils, staff and visitors.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to support occasional evenings, weekends and emergency call-outs as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance (basic carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Conduct routine inspections and respond promptly to maintenance issues.
• Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety and water hygiene checks.
• Maintain external areas such as playgrounds, paths and car parks.
• Assist with site security, opening/closing procedures and emergency responses.
• Log completed works and assist with audits and inspections.
• Provide support for school activities and liaise courteously with staff, pupils and visitors.

What We're Looking For

• Practical experience in building maintenance, caretaking or facilities work.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs safely and competently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexible, trustworthy and a child-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Experience in a school or education setting.
• Basic trade qualifications (or NVQs).
• Familiarity with fire safety and water hygiene procedures.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.
• Basic IT skills - for logging jobs and emails.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to become the inaugural Site Manager of a brand new Compass School, helping to shape an exceptional learning environment from the first day that our pupils enter the school. Based within a refurbished former Roman Catholic church and presbytery, this distinctive site combines character, heritage and purpose - to create a specialist setting where children and young people with special educational needs can thrive.

We are looking for a Site Manager who sees beyond the bricks and mortar - and understands that a safe, well-maintained and welcoming environment can transform lives. As a valued member of our pioneering team, you will have the opportunity to establish systems, influence decision-making and play a key role in creating a school that reflects the highest standards of care, safety and excellence.

In return, you will join a compassionate and ambitious organisation that invests in its people, values professional expertise and is committed to improving outcomes for some of the country's most vulnerable children.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.

All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.